愛宛神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, dedicated to the kami Amaterasu Omikami, the Shinto sun goddess. Founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), the shrine has undergone several transformations and renovations over the centuries, with notable additions made during the Edo period (1603-1867 CE). The shrine's main hall, a wooden structure with a thatched roof, features intricate carvings and is adorned with vibrant autumn leaves. Visitors can honor Amaterasu Omikami by offering prayers for good health, happiness, and prosperity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.3169639, 135.2235664
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when local schoolchildren often visit to make offerings to Amaterasu Omikami.
Cultural notes
As a shrine dedicated to the Shinto sun goddess, love and fertility are significant themes. The shrine hosts an annual festival, Tenjin Matsuri, which honors the god of learning and literature, Sugawara no Michizane, who is believed to reside within the shrine's precincts.
Historical note
Founded during the Heian period in 794 CE as part of the Imperial Palace complex.